Seco 02032 Tool Bit Blank WKE45 Cobalt Square

Product Description

The SECO 02032 is a square tool bit blank machined from WKE45-grade cobalt high-speed steel. It measures 7 mm wide by 7 mm high with an overall length of 200 mm (approximately 0.276 inches wide, 0.276 inches high, and 7.87 inches long). Designed as unground stock, this blank gives machinists and toolroom technicians a starting point for grinding custom cutting tool profiles to suit lathe, shaper, or planer applications. The WKE45 cobalt grade provides elevated heat resistance and hardness retention at higher cutting speeds compared to standard M2 high-speed steel.

This tool bit blank is suited for job shops, production toolrooms, and maintenance facilities where off-the-shelf insert tooling does not cover the required profile. Typical use involves bench or surface grinding the blank to a custom single-point turning tool, threading tool, form tool, or similar cutting geometry. It is a single-piece package intended for individual tool grinding rather than bulk production runs.

Key Features

• WKE45 cobalt high-speed steel grade for improved hot hardness and wear resistance
• Square cross-section, 7 mm by 7 mm, provides uniform stock for symmetric or asymmetric grind profiles
• 200 mm overall length yields multiple usable blanks or a full-length single-point tool
• Unground stock condition allows full custom geometry to be applied at the toolroom
• Sold individually, no minimum multi-pack requirement

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose tool bit blank compatible with any tool holder or lantern post accepting a 7 mm square shank. Verify tool post bore and holder slot dimensions before grinding to finished length.

Installation Notes

Grinding of tool bit blanks should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician using appropriate wheel grades for high-speed steel. Use adequate coolant or intermittent grinding passes to prevent overheating the blank, which can draw the temper and reduce hardness. Wear appropriate eye protection and follow shop safety procedures when operating bench or pedestal grinders. Inspect the finished tool geometry with a protractor or tool angle gauge before use in production.